Muhammad, Islam, and Terrorism Paid Members Public
The below following article "Muhammad, Islam, and Terrorism" was written nearly two and a half years before the terror attack of September 11th, 2001. This tragedy has shown again how important it is to understand the reasons and dynamics fuelling Islamic terrorism. Determining the right response is not
Gary Leupp's "Challenging Ignorance on Islam: A Ten-Point Primer for Americans" Paid Members Public
CRITICISMS OF GARY LEUPP’S "CHALLENGING IGNORANCE IN ISLAM: A TEN POINT PRIMER FOR AMERICANS" by Silas Gary Leupp wrote "Challenging Ignorance on Islam: A Ten-Point Primer for Americans"[1] under the pretense of educating Americans about Islam. The primer does contain some Islamic content, but
The Koran and Fighting Unbelievers Paid Members Public
THE KORAN AND FIGHTING UNBELIEVERS A RESPONSE TO JUAN COLE’S POSITION by Silas INTRODUCTION Various academicians have strong personal opinions and biases regarding Islam. Many of these biases are determined not by the actual Islamic source materials, but by upbringing, friends, faith, politics, and so forth. The challenge is
Islamic Terrorism: Silas' Answer to A. Meherally Paid Members Public
Answer to A. Meherally's reaction to my paper on Islamic Terrorism by Silas Previously I had no intention to responding to Meherally’s "response" to my article on Islamic terrorism written about 3 years ago. Meherally’s so called "response" is poor, and of
Muhammad and the Treaty of Hudaybiyya Paid Members Public
MUHAMMAD AND THE TREATY OF HUDAYBIYYA by Silas ABSTRACT During 628 A.D. Muhammad attempted to make a pilgrimage to the Kaba in Mecca. As he neared Meccan troops opposed him and forbid him to proceed to Mecca. However, the Meccans entered into negotiations with him. About ten miles outside
What the Qur'an Really Says About Violence Paid Members Public
What the Qur'an Really Says About Violence Part 2 [ Read Part 1 first. ] Error 5 Now, however, many surrounding tribes also became hostile to Islam and joined in the Meccans' fight. Comment This is another misleading statement. Arab society was "tribal" and at times they
Muhammad and the Animals Paid Members Public
MUHAMMAD AND THE ANIMALS by Silas INTRODUCTION Today the religion of Islam is constantly in the news because of its violence. Many people know that Islam is violent but know little else about the religion. A few people know a little about Muhammad. He was a successful leader, he suffered
SUMMARY Paid Members Public
MUHAMMAD AND THE SNAKES! by Silas A young Muslim man returns home and finds his wife standing near the door. He assumes immediately she’s an adulterer and raises his weapon to kill her. But she warns him that something dangerous is within their house. The man rushes in and